The United States war in Iran has caused a spike in gas prices that now costs Kentuckians $175 million a month, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
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April 16, 2026
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy: Kentuckians Hit Hard by Rising Gas Prices
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